Lilly Singh & Karen Cahn On The Gender Gap In Business & Politics By Christine Michel Carter Diageo’s Johnnie Walker brand is teaming up with comedian and writer Lilly Singh and founder and CEO of IFundWomen Karen Cahn under the brand’s First Strides program. The Johnnie Walker First Strides program is a series of initiatives and grants to help create more opportunities for cultural innovators. Singh…
All-Black Female Flight Crew Honors Bessie Coleman In 1921, Coleman became the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license. By Sydney Page It’s been more than a century since Bessie Coleman made history, becoming the first Black woman in the world to earn a pilot’s license. Recently, an all-Black female flight crew made history in her honor. On Aug. 8,…
Why More Students are Repeating a Grade By Brooke Schultz and Heather Hollingsworth HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — As Braylon Price remembers it, he struggled with pretty much everything the first full school year of the pandemic. With minimal guidance and frequent disruptions, he had trouble staying on top of assignments and finishing homework on time. It was so rocky his…
5 Signs Your Water Is Breaking During Pregnancy What does it feel like when your water breaks, and what does it look like? The experience is different for every pregnant person, but these signs indicate that your amniotic sac has ruptured. By Nicole Harris As your due date approaches, worrying about your water breaking can basically become a full-time job. You…
Growing a Career in IT: Advice for Women By Fairygodboss The IT industry is constantly evolving and changing, so “the best advice would be to have a growth mindset and stay a lifelong student,” shares Faiza Malik, the VP of IT Strategy and Architecture at US Foods, one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor. And, this…
Jane Campion: Trailblazer, Feminist, Filmmaker By Jenny Cooney Nearly three decades ago, New Zealand filmmaker Jane Campion was nominated for a Golden Globe as Best Director for The Piano. This year, she returned to win the Golden Globe for Best Director for her 1920s frontier story The Power of the Dog, which won The Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Drama. Since the…
A Guide to Saving Money on Back-to-School Expenses Back-to-school season can put a huge dent in your wallet. Follow these easy tips to save money on school supplies, clothes, dorm furniture, technology, and more. By Nicole Harris It’s no secret that back-to-school shopping really puts a strain on your budget. In 2021, families planned to spend an average of $848.90 on…
Getting Back on Track With Women’s Health Screenings By Claudia Elliott It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our lives. Among the disruptions — during the lockdown, millions of women skipped important health screenings, according to research by the American Cancer Society. If you got off track — or just want to review recommended screenings — don’t beat yourself…
True Grit Helped Stax Founder Suneera Madhani Achieve Unicorn Status By Geri Stengel This past March fintech Stax achieved unicorn status after raising $245 million. It also rose from sixth on the WPO’s 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies of 2021 list to third. The list ranks privately owned, women-led companies that have generated at least $500,000 in revenue in each of the past…
New Funding for Massachusetts School Safety Initiatives BOSTON — Today, Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, joined by Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Jeff Riley, Acting Commissioner of Early Education and Care Amy Kershaw and public safety officials, announced plans to file legislation proposing significant investments in school safety initiatives to support programming, training and resources for schools and…
